This is a great computer it's very fast, has 4 gb of RAM. The only problem is it sometimes heats up and gets pretty hot.
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Gateway NV53A82u 15.6" Blue Notebook PC
This is a great computer it's very fast, has 4 gb of RAM. The only problem is it sometimes heats up and gets pretty hot.
Toshiba Satellite C855-S5194 15.6" Laptop (Fusion Finish in Mercury Silver) Windows 8 / 640GB HDD /
I researched and researched looking for the best machine I could get for my money and I could not be happier after purchasing the Toshiba C855-S5194. But........I purchased it locally at a major office supply store because their 'in store' discount coupled with the $50 rebate was a better price than here. Most of the negative reviews I'd read about *any* laptop was that Windows 8 was horrible. Well, that has nothing to do with the performance of the laptop. AND, Toshiba sends you a free e-copy of Windows 8 for Dummies (only 32 pages) so there's no excuse to say you don't know how to navigate. Memory was a huge selling point for me, there's lots of it on this machine, and it had a better processor than some of the others I was looking at. I did have to change some of the settings on the touchpad because I didn't like the defaults (i.e. to scroll you have to use TWO fingers and I'd rather use one on the side or bottom). You have to be slightly deliberate in your typing, but I'm ok with that too. And I've really been impressed with the battery life. I can work on it for up to four hours (maybe a little more). The web cam is very clear and adjusts the light accordingly. My husband and I Tango (free video chat app) and the images are good (depending on your signal). I installed Office Home Professional without any trouble. It's light for the size it is. I would highly recommend this machine to anyone in the market!
The screen has a good resolution and the exterior design it's fineSize a litttle bigger for my taste. but is great laptop screen very nice and 6g of memory gives good performancei am glatd to buy this laptot till now its working good and met my expectations
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Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" Laptop - 500 GB HARDRIVE - i7 QUAD-CORE - MC721LL/A
Note: This review is from someone who knows very little about computers.Although I truly enjoy PCs and will still continue to keep and use my PC laptop, I felt it was time for a change. It took minutes to load up videos and photos, and I was starting to get very frustrated with the entire process. I hadn't considered purchasing a Macbook Pro before, because I felt the cost wouldn't be worth it. I spent over a month researching and reading and watching reviews. I finally took the leap. The following describes features of the Macbook Pro that I find important to an everyday user.
External Appearance: I sometimes look at the laptop and get surprised by how thin it is. However, once I lift it up, I am surprised again by how heavy it is. Apple has done an amazing job at creating a laptop that thrives on outward simplicity. The cold aluminum feels strong and almost indestructible. The Magsafe adapter is a great feature to have, especially if you need to connect your laptop and sit further away. A trip over a cord easily separates the adapter from the laptop, and nothing is harmed. At first I was surprised that there were only two USB ports, but I can't imagine a time where I will need more than two. The difference I noticed from my other laptop is that there is a lack of ports which might add to the fact that it has an incredibly simple design and that it uses only what it needs. What it thrives on is what's inside.
The Screen: I was originally considering getting a large monitor for the Macbook Pro, so I could easily edit documents and pictures. It's not worth it. Even watching Youtube videos looks great. I was looking at pictures taken on a simple point and shoot camera, and they looked phenomenal on the screen as well. However, the glossy screen can seem like a mirror at times and can get incredibly annoying. 15.4 inches is perfect for anyone considering making the Macbook Pro their primary computer at home.
iLife & other apps: I haven't used iLife as much as I would want, but I was able to look at the Mac app store, and I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of apps provided. If you love writing, Scrivener is great for drafting stories, novels, screenplays, and poetry. iWork is also available at the app store. Each of them are sold separately for $20.00 each, which is cheaper than purchasing iWork altogether! Pages and Numbers are incredibly intuitive, and they definitely compete with Microsoft Word and Excel. Like the app store for the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad, there's something for everyone. There are apps for work, play, and everything in between.
Speed: From opening Safari to opening apps, there isn't a glitch in speed. Once I start editing film, I'll update if it changes but if not, that means it's still working amazingly. I did play a few games and not only are the graphics amazing, but there isn't any stopping or starting.
Finder: I didn't think it would be very useful until I downloaded a program and had no idea where it went. Finder (of course) finds every single thing on your Macbook Pro, but it does it with speed.
Trackpad: I wasn't sure whether or not I would like the trackpad. I didn't like the original settings but once I changed it, I'm not even considering getting a mouse. It's fun experimenting with it at first and learning the different motions on your own. The trackpad has made surfing the web easier than before.
Keyboard: I was hesitant about the backlit keyboard. I love that I can type at night, but I am used to the keys being closer together. It did take a couple of hours to get used to it but once I did, it vastly improved my typing speed. The spaces between the letters helped, and the fact that the keys aren't raised high definitely helps. Even better? The keys are practically silent.
Heat: I had read reviews about how hot a Macbook Pro gets but after a week, I haven't noticed any extreme heat. Again, I haven't done anything extreme, so I will update if it changes.
Portability: If you decide to take the laptop around, I would recommend getting a case for it. It is prone to scratches and dents, so any protection helps. I carry the laptop in my backpack, and the weight is quite noticeable. I think it's something I'll get used to, but I'm still surprised by its weight. It is, however, a great device to carry around but if I wanted it for true portability, I might have gone with the 13.3 inch or possibly a Macbook Air. Given the fact that this my primary device used at home, I prefer to keep it there unless I know I will absolutely need it.
The hard drive and RAM are completely replaceable. People were disappointed with the slow performing 5400 RPM hard drives, but I honestly don't see a difference in speed. If it is a huge problem, again, it can easily be upgraded. I plan on upgrading the RAM to 8gb soon. My initial benchmark test showed a score of 8843, so I'm excited to learn what the score will be after upgrading.
If there are any major changes with the laptop, I will update.
UPDATE:
The first thing I would like to update on is battery life. The battery life for the Macbook Pro is pretty good. I no longer worry during lectures or taking it to work. I average about six hours with going on the internet, watching a few videos, and writing.
Secondly, gaming on this machine is great. I played Left 4 Dead 2 for a few hours with a friend. There were maybe one or two times where the game would lag, but it would be for a split second. Other than that, it looks amazingly clear. Load up times for gaming is FAST. As soon as my game booted up, I would ask my friend where he was, and he was still only halfway done with loading. Playing with the trackpad is also very responsive and pretty fun. When gaming, the fan is loud and the laptop gets very hot. However, it's not as hot as my 2009 Toshiba laptop.
I was very worried about how hot the device gets after a period of time. After reading many reviews, I noticed that one of the main problems was the laptop getting so hot, it would burn someone's lap. However, I noticed that this was more a worry with previous generation's of the Macbook Pro, and I have yet to notice a real problem with it.
The speaker quality is amazing. I was originally going to get separate speakers and a mouse for the laptop, but it's not really worth it.
The great thing about this laptop is that it's small enough to take anywhere you need it, but it's powerful enough to use as a regular desktop.
Update #2 1 Month Later:
I thought I'd give one last update. Since people generally give reviews right after they receive a product, I think it would be great to give people an idea of how a product is running a month and a half into ownership
The first thing I would like to mention is lag time. A few times I've experienced considerable lag while trying to perform a few tasks. Once or twice it would happen while I was attempting to play a game. Or I'll attempt to switch out windows, and the infamous beach ball appears. What I would like to mention isn't about that lag itself but the performance AFTER it happens. Each time I experience this, I was tempted to press CTRL + ALT + DELETE (in typical Windows fashion) but after waiting a few seconds, my programs would run as usual. I don't have to restart or worry about my files being corrupted. No computer is without hiccups, but I would like to mention that this laptop is great at handling them. I no longer have to cross my fingers and close my eyes for five minutes while it reboots. It just works.
If you like creating short films or Youtube videos, the speed of creating and uploading films is incredibly fast and easy. After playing with iMovie and iPhoto, I'm glad they're additions to preinstalled programs. Although this isn't exactly a review of the laptop itself, I do enjoy the built in programs and how they easily integrate themselves with the Macbook Pro. The lack of bloatware is also very refreshing. When I first purchase a laptop, I spend the first hour or two attempting to delete free trials.
As someone who has used both PCs and Macs for the past decade, the choice really is up to the consumer. Honestly, I feel that both have very easy user interfaces and both are great for any project that might come up. Why did I choose a Mac over purchasing another PC? I think I was ready for something I wasn't used to in my own home. I've had two PC laptops that failed in less than two years of my persistent aggression. I also wanted impeccable design quality. I didn't want something that just looked good. I wanted it to be both functional and durable. It just so happened that the design for the Macbook Pro fits it all perfectly.
I hope this helps.
9/15/2011 Update:
This is the last update. I promise. I have had this product for close to five months, and I've definitely had some ups and downs with it. I've noticed that while watching Netflix, there's considerable lag when I have more than three programs open. I have to force quit Safari from time to time due to a very sluggish performance. At some point, I really want to upgrade the RAM and update the hard drive, but I'm waiting for prices of SSDs to go down.
Despite this, it continues to amaze me. For the first time in my life, I can open up my laptop and not have to wait a few minutes for it to load up. It's just there. The issue of portability is nonexistent, as I never have to bring my charger if I'm going somewhere for a day or two. The battery life is phenomenal. I have been scanning and uploading a lot of pictures, and it handles it with ease. Creating videos is still a fun process.
While the cover is aluminum, it is still very fragile. I do have a couple of small scratches on the bottom. It still continues to go strong.
I will actually update this a year from now to see how it really holds up. A year is right when I need a new laptop. We'll see if it can take the abuse.
The primary upgrade to this revision? The processor! Intel has a brand new architecture called Sandy Bridge, and these MacBook Pros are the first Macs to feature this technology. Some have called it some of the most significant changes to Intel architecture since Pentium 4 was introduced. These 15-inch MacBook Pros as well as its big brother, the 17-inch, not only take advantage of Sandy Bridge, but the Quad Core i7 Variant. Quad Core processor in a notebook Mac! Wow.
I actually chose the 13-inch model for my personal use (only Dual Core on the 13-inch), but this 15-inch is replacing an aging iMac at the office to save space and leap over its performance. These Quad Core Chips are amazing. Early benchmarks are showing this entry-level 15-inch, 50 percent faster than the upper end i7 15-inch MacBook pro from a year ago. A dramatic improvement. Furthermore, if you're still on a Core 2 Duo machine such as the iMac I am replacing, the performance is as much as 2.5 times faster. At least in terms of the processor. This is most beneficial in processor intensive applications, for consumers such applications are iMovie and Garageband. Professionals will see the new processors beneficial in any professional photo editing, video, or music work.
One downside is that due to cost, the machine still comes with a spinning hard drive standard. In this case, the standard drive is a 5400 RPM 500 GB drive. That offers plenty of storage, but is slightly slower than a desktop 7200RPM drive and much slower than a new, solid state drive. You do have options. You can special order the machine from Apple with a 7200RPM drive, or Solid State Drive. However, what I have decided to do, is simply, when I'm ready, swap out the drive myself. Other World Computing sells solid state drives compatible. It might not be easy for every user, but for those with some computer experience, it is a fairly easy swap. Then I can install a faster solid state drive, when the more acceptable capacity drives come down a bit in price. You might also choose to do the swap yourself because you can then put the hard drive that was originally in the machine, into an external enclosure, and use it as an external drive for backup. Of course, any damage you cause to the machine would not be covered under warranty. Therefore, if you have any concern, you might want to see if you can special order from Apple online, or in many situations, you will find the standard hard drive to be acceptable.
After the processor advancement, Thunderbolt is the other great new technology included in this revision to the MacBook Pro. Thunderbolt looks like the Mini Displayport that was already included on the MacBook Pros. Indeed, it will still function perfectly as a Mini Displayport, for connecting an external display. However, Thunderbolt is more importantly a new interface to connect external devices in the future, such as, external hard drives, HD camcorders, and perhaps even iPads, iPods, or iPhones someday. Data would then transfer many times faster to and from these devices than it does currently. These devices were not available at the time of the MacBook Pro's launch, but we have already heard that external drives should be available later this year with Thunderbolt connectivity.
iSight camera has been upgraded to HD resolution and Face Time pre-installed on the computer. This gives you the ability to video chat, easily, with other Macs and notably, iPhone 4s and the newest iPod Touch with front facing camera.
The consumer software you expect to be included by Apple is once again here. The latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard (operating system), iLIfe 11 including iPhoto, Garageband, iMovie, iDVD, and iWeb is all here. OS X always includes Safari web browser, iTunes, and Mail applications too. The average user would be good to go out of the box. You might pick up Microsoft Office for your office document needs, or simply purchase Apple's iWork applications (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote) from new Mac App Store on your computer.
The new MacBooK Pros, thanks to Sandy Bridge technology are fast. They will save you time, when using processor intensive applications. Time in business, saves people money and frustration. The average consumer might see less gains with this update as physically the MacBook Pro has retained it identical appearance, size, and weight. Nevertheless, under the unibody, improvements have certainly occurred which result in a much faster notebook. The fact that these 15-inch and 17-inch models now include Quad Core Processors standard is really extraordinary. This is putting recent top of the line desktop performance, into a sleek and attractive Mac Notebook. A breakthrough. Recommended Product!
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I discovered the new line of MacBook Pros the day after they became available for sale and immediately decided I was ready to upgrade. I've had a 13" 2.26GHz Core2 Duo mid-2009 MacBook Pro for a few months and since it was my main computer I decided a bigger screen was necessary, and the CPU upgrade would be awesome. I ordered through Amazon Prime and paid the extra $4 for overnight shipping and it arrived yesterday. I considered buying through Apple but the $150 tax savings with Amazon Prime is a no-brainer. I would have loved if Amazon had the anti-glare screen option even if it was a little more expensive but I'll live. I had a great cheap anti-glare (matte coating) screen protector from eBay on my 13" and just ordered one for my new 15".The packaging was great. The main white MBP box was packed inside two layers of plain brown cardboard boxes, so it was well protected. For cheaper, less-fragile items I don't always understand why Amazon occasionally uses bigger boxes, but for something this fragile and expensive I welcome that. Once I opened the main white box I saw the usual stuff: the power cable, the manuals and discs, and of course the MBP. The MBP was enclosed in a plastic sheet which comes off easily.
Once I booted the MBP I was surprised at how quickly it arrived at the desktop, given that the hard drive is a plain old 5400 RPM. I assume the CPU accounts for that extra speed. It was nice and snappy, but I knew I wouldn't be using an HDD, rather an SSD. I also had an 8gb kit of RAM I would replace the 4gb with.
I sold my 'old' MacBook Pro with it's original hard drive and kept the 60gb solid state drive I had been using for a few months. I had previously upgraded from a 2008 unibody MacBook with the same SSD and it worked no problem in the 13" MBP, but that was not the case with this new early 2011 MBP. The machine starts fine with the 500gb HDD that it came with, which is to be expected, but it won't boot from the SSD. It freezes at the Apple logo with no spinning indicator. I assume it's because of the significant change in hardware. I tried booting from my old Snow Leopard DVD and repairing permissions but no luck. I had a second 60gb SSD with Windows 7 installed (via boot camp) which started fine but at least 10 drivers needed to be installed. I used the Boot Camp installer on the Snow Leopard DVD and all installed well in Win7. Luckily I do not need to use Vista or XP on this machine since Apple has announced that only Win7 is supported for these early 2011 MBPs.
After I finished getting Windows 7 back running properly I wiped the OSX SSD (I have backups on a network drive) and re-installed Snow Leopard. I did not monitor the installation but it definitely installed quickly. Of course the SSD and new RAM accounts for a lot of that speed, but the CPU definitely is quicker than the Core2 Duo I've been used to.
Once I was up and running in Snow Leopard I was pleased with the smoothness of the machine. Time will tell whether there are any issues and I'll be sure to update with any new findings or problems. I will say that if you can find good prices on an SSD (even a 60gb is enough for many) and an 8gb RAM upgrade it will definitely make the MacBook Pro experience much more enjoyable.
UPDATE 3-15-2011:
I've now had this laptop for a couple of weeks and I have to say it's exceeded my expectations. I ordered an anti-glare screen protector and painstakingly applied it so now I have no problems with glare. I also ordered a new stand so now it sits at an angle which allows for better airflow out the back vent. I installed SmcFanControl to be able to monitor the internal temperatures and can adjust the fan speed in case it runs a little hot. I've installed Windows 7 in a virtual machine and no longer intend on using boot camp as I don't like having to close all my Mac apps and things to reboot into Windows, so I just run it in a VM and all runs well.
One thing I've noticed though is that Google Chrome takes up a LOT of CPU resources and increases the temp by 15 to 20 degrees and I can't figure out why. It's a fresh install with no extensions so I guess I won't be using Chrome unless they resolve that. It's not an issue with the laptop but I figured those Chrome fans out there would like to know that I've had an unfortunate experience with it on this MBP.
Finally, it runs pretty cool on average but when I run a VM or a few things at once it does tend to heat up and I end up turning up the fan speed with SmcFanControl. There are only minor quirks, otherwise it's great! Once I have some more free time I'll try some games, such as a port of GTA San Andreas, and update with how they run and what happens to the MBP.
UPDATE 2 on 4-11-2011:
I decided that I would sell my month-old MBP on eBay and splurge on the high-resolution anti-glare version directly from Apple. I received a $100 student discount and ended up paying $150 tax since I ordered directly from the Apple web store. My new MBP was shipped from China over the weekend. I have to say that it is amazing. The high resolution is almost too high and the small text can hurt your eyes even if you have relatively good eyesight like me (I'm 22 so no reading glasses anytime soon hopefully). However being able to see more on the screen can be a blessing, as it reduces the need for scrolling on web pages and documents.
As for the anti-glare part of the screen, it looks great and I'm able to use it outside with very few issues. The anti-glare protector I had on the previous MBP was fine but there's nothing like an actual anti-glare screen. Plus I am happier with the silver bezel than I initially expected. I ended up paying just over $2000 which is a crazy investment for a college student but I know that its resale value will stay high and it will last me much longer than my previous HP and Dell notebooks. Overall I have no regrets and praise these new MacBook Pros highly.This new 15 inch quad-core Macbook Pro is a powerhouse of an upgrade from my 2006 15 inch Macbook Pro (Dual Core). I've always been a fan of Apple products and welcome this new line of Macbook Pros with open arms. Lets go straight to the pros and cons of this Laptop in comparison to my old 2006 MBP:
NOTE: This laptop is mostly used for motion graphics and photography.
PROS:
Intel i7 quad core Amazingly faster than my Core 2 Duo. The name itself makes me jiggle: "Intel i7 quad core"
Unibody Action The overall look and feel of this laptop is solid. It's a few ounces lighter than the 2006 MBP and much more thinner.
Firewire 800 Just about all my drives are either Firewire 400 or Firewire 800 so I'm extremely thankful that Apple included this.
Keyboard The keyboard took a bit of time getting used to compared to my the 2006 MBP because the keys are spaced out vs being flushed side by side. I actually like the black keyboard layout because now I'm no longer hitting the wrong keys when super typing. I also like how the keys are flush-level with the rest of the laptop surface preventing the common keyboard dirt ghosting that was apparent with the pre'UniBody set-ups. Thank goodness.
AMD Radeon HD 6490M Graphics card Working in 3D Cinema 4D to be exact... the AMD Graphics Card is a beast. It does what it does and very well at that.
THUNDERBOLT Having this feature makes me feel powerful. Like the the Mighty Thor or Zeus. Unfortunately, there aren't any accessories or peripherals currently out that support this new technology but with Canon and Lacie working on new gadgets that will, it's got me on the edge of my seat waiting for em.
Battery Life Goodness Gracious: A 7 Hour Battery life? The 2006 MBP barely scratches a 3 hour life cycle before it Hybernate. Working with power hungry applications such as After Effects, Cinema 4D and Photshop, I noticed that I can squeeze between 5 to 5 1/2 hours of non-stop computer on a battery charge. Amazing.
CONS:
I hate complaining about something that I made the choice to purchase but heck, you gotta have Cons if you're going to have Pros.
Glossy Screen Back in the day, one would pay a premium to get a Apple Laptop with a glossy screen. Now, the tables have turned and it's the other way around. I want my Matte screen. Yes, I could have custom build one on Apple's site but we don't want to go that route right? Many complain about the glossy screen's reflective ability but this hasn't been a problem for me as I use this laptop 99% of the time connected to an external monitor.
Slot Orientation My goodness, this is probably the one thing that causes me to raise my fist in the air at Apple with anger. On my 2006 MBP, all USB, Firewire, Monitor, headphone jack etc were located on the right hand side for right handed people... simple Well, with these new UniBody Macbook Pros, Apple decided to sneakly rotate the orientation of everything from the right to the left side causing the evil left dungeon of ourselves to unlock anger inside. I guess the easy solution is to purchase cable extenders. Left Handers rejoice, Right Handers sob.
-Sometimes I feel like all the "WANT" upgrades that Apple offers in addition to what's already included is something that these laptops should come with for the price that these things cost. The average price for a PC Laptop is around $700 or so, yet Apple still feels like they can get away with charging nearly $2,000 for a laptop and they obviously still can get away with it because I just purchased one.
Yes they're expensive but considering their quality, their beauty, and Apple's amazing costumer service, this purchase is still a win. You can easily purchase a $200 netbook and call it a day but Apple's Macbook Pros are truly worth it.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with my purchase and will continue to purchase Apple products for as long as Apple continues with their amazing quality and customer service. If I had a few extra bucks, I would have purchased the 2.2 ghz model to get the better Graphics Card but I'm truly happy with the model I have.
Thanks for checking out my review.
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I just bought one of these, so I my comments are based on fairly limited experience. It replaces a MacBook Pro I bought in May 2006 that's still working fine, but I needed to upgrade to something faster for a major project I'm going to be working on.What I have:
I got the model with the high-res non-glare display (Amazon doesn't offer upgrades like the non-glare option). I find reflections to be very distracting, so the non-glare option is a must-have for me. If you go that route note that while the glossy screens are glass with black borders, the non-glare screens are plastic and have an aluminum frame just like all of the older MacBook Pros had.
After using it for a while to ensure there weren't any problems I upgraded the memory to 8GB. It only takes a few minutes, it's easy to do, and the cost of the memory from a third party vendor was half of what Apple charges for their 8GB upgrade.
Next I replaced the optical drive with a 60GB solid state hard drive (there are third-party mounting brackets you can use to replace the optical drive with a second hard drive), cloned the original drive to it, and then set my home folder to be the original home folder on the original drive. The result of all this that I have two internal hard drives, one of which is the original 500GB hard drive and the other is a 60GB solid state drive.
This gives me the best of both worlds. I get the speed of an SSD when booting (< 20 seconds) and launching applications (really, really fast), and the space of a regular hard drive for the minimal cost of a 60GB SSD. So the system and all applications run off a solid state drive while stuff like pictures, music, and so on resides on the original drive. This also means that if I push the system hard enough even 8GB of memory isn't enough the virtual memory system will use the much faster solid state drive. I put the optical drive in a cheap case so I can use it on the rare occasion I have a need for it to install software.
I use this MacBook Pro most of the time with Apple's original 30" Cinema Display. This requires an adapter that has to be powered by a USB port, but seems to work fine. Before I bought this I read some less-than-flattering reviews of the adapter in which a lot of people said they experienced problems trying to use it, but it's worked fine for me. Apple's current line of displays will connect directly without an adapter.
My impressions so far:
It's a tiny bit lighter than my old MacBook Pro, a little thinner, a little wider, and a little deeper. It definitely runs cooler, though the temperature seems to vary based on how hard the processor is working. But it's much more comfortable when I'm using it on my lap.
The body is machined from a block of aluminum. The bottom is open and covered with a solid sheet of aluminum with only the four feet and ten tiny screws holding it down. The result is a laptop that feels amazingly solid. If I grab my old MacBook Pro by the sides and twist it I can feel it give and hear a little squeak as parts rub against one another. With this I feel and hear nothing.
I recommend upgrading the memory to 8GB. I experienced a few pauses I attribute to the virtual memory system kicking in when I used it with 4GB, but not one since I upgraded the memory to 8GB. If you have deep pockets, these actually support 16GB of memory although Apple only claims 8GB. Unfortunately, as I write this 8GB chips cost 16x what 4GB chips cost (you need two), so it wasn't worth it to me to upgrade to 16GB, but if you have the money and want to max out the memory you have the option of taking it to 16GB.
Fit and finish are flawless, same as you see in all the pictures.
Beyond that I'm not sure what I can tell you that you can't learn from the product description here or on Apple's web site. You'll save money buying it from Amazon, but if you want either the high-res glossy or anti-glare displays you'll have to order your MacBook Pro from Apple or another vendor that offers them. The only other two optional upgrades Apple offers are a memory upgrade to 8GB and some hard drive options, but it's cheaper to upgrade those yourself.
I've been using Mac laptops for years and this is fine successor to previous models. Solid build quality, clean look, and all the latest technology. With every generation laptops become more viable alternatives to desktops, giving you the ability to use them as a desktop by connecting them to an external display and keyboard and then you can take the whole system with you if you want. With support for up to 16GB of RAM, an Intel i7 quad-core processor, and the ability to install a second internal hard drive and have 2TB of internal hard drive storage (with dual 1TB third-party drives) this latest generation MacBook Pro is serious stuff in an elegant, portable package.
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Purchased this computer and when it arrived the charger didn't work. When I contacted the company they stated they knew there was a problem with the transformer and issued me a $20.00 credit to buy another one. So, I bought another one and when I hooked it up the computer said the battery is bad. Now I am once again attempting contact with the seller and still don't have a computer that I can run via the battery (only plugged in) . What a drag
Sony VAIO E14 Series SVE14126CXW 14-Inch Laptop (White)
I picked up this laptop a few days ago and here are my initial impressions. This is my first experience with Windows 8 and so far, I'm not a fan but there is little I can do about that. As a whole I like the laptop. It feels sturdy, build quality is what you would expect of a VAIO. Everything has a matte finish but the screen for whatever reason. The computer feels speedy enough, though because of my lack of time with Windows 8, I really don't have anything to base that on. What stands out the most is the trackpad. It is one solid piece (think magic mouse), so to click you need to press down. I am definitely not fully used to it yet and I'm kind of iffy towards it because it doesn't always register right clicks. It does however feature several sets of multifinger gestures that work pretty well (though scrolling was inverted as standard for whatever reason).All in all, I like the laptop. The keyboard feels good and I've run it for almost three days straight and it has remained surprisingly cool. If you are not a fan of Windows 8, there are several programs that can restore the Windows 7 functionality you're used to (I'm currently using ClassicShell). I'll try to get back to add an update.
Good Laptop for work Design (Graphic Design Industrial Design). (Run perfectly Adobe Suite Cs6, Adobe Lightroom 4, Autodesk Inventor Professional 2013, 3DsMax 2013. For Renders run perfectly Luxion Keyshot 3.0 or Vray for 3dsmax. The Processor i5 helps in rendering speed, complex scenarios perhaps need a long time but perform well, Intel HD4000 its ok, maybe not the best graphics card (integrated graphics) but works well with these programs.
Pros: (Outside: good appearance, nice exterior design. Price under 700$ Windows8 (fast boot starting) Core I5 IvyBridge Widescreen, nice brightness Backlit Keyboard Sound Xloud, Battery life (up 3 hours working without plug)
Cons: Touchpad it's too sensitive (for design i recommend a bluetooth mouse with 3 buttons) Only CD/DVD RW drive Only 1 usb port 3.0 around 2.2 kg weight for a 14" laptop.
NOTE: Purchased from Venezuela, brought with LibertyExpress, Estimated Time Shipping and Handling: 3 weeks (too expensive Vzla customs tax, but still much cheaper than the price in Bs).
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Hello.I was going to buy a MacBook Pro for $1100 (that's with the student discount), but then I read online that if you want an alternative, that the Sony Vaio is a good alternative. Weren't lying. I would go w/ the E series. It has all the internal hardware that the latest Mac has for about 1/3 the price. 14 inch screen = not too big, not too small. It goes toe-to-toe. I paid $470 for mine, w/ free shipping (bought it used, but it was just like new). Its a good deal. The battery is excellent (5 hours), especially if you don't have use the highest brightness for your screen (especially during the day, just open the blinds).
It does not come with Microsoft Office, or a starter version. That is extra. However, a FREE alternative is OpenOffice by Apache. It does the same thing as MS Office. Windows 8 took me a couple days to get used to. Just spend a couple hours playing around with it. No big deal. I'll get MS Office Pro 2013 with my discount from work (I just didn't feel like downloading it at the moment).
I'm using my laptop for computer programming, and I'm going to add drafting and animation software later. With that being said, I save my actual files to a USB (for space). Although, I could very well save my files to the computer without any problem. My computer operates at the same speed.
Don't get sucked into the Apple craze, especially if you are a penny-pincher like myself. They are good computers though.
The computer exterior is made of plastic, but it's weighty in a good way, not flimsy. However, I do wish it had a more metallic feel like the MacBook Pro (just my preference). The keyboard is back-lit, which is a nice visual attribute. The light goes away when you stop typing power saver.
Webcam is pretty good (3.906 out of 5). It doesn't need extra light to make you look good. Haven't used it much though.
True rating: 4.686 of 5
Excellent hardware and capability, just not EXACT match to MacBook, but comes pretty close! My computer is white, so... yeah. No viruses either I think it's a user inflicted occurrence anyway. I've always used PCs and never get viruses. But that's because I don't just download any old thing from a bunch of sites. It comes with trial versions of things. I usually uninstall those. I've never needed them. Trial "Kaspersky Internet Security" pop-up got annoying. I'm going to uninstall it momentarily. That's an easy process too.
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I bought the VAIO as a replacement for my HP that crashed. It suffices for personal use but I would not purchase again. I use the touch pad instead of a mouse; the touch pad is not sensitive and you have to really tap or 'click' the pad to get a response. The graphics are only so-so. The resolution when streaming video is grainy and not crisp like my old HP. It feels sturdy but is made from plastic where as my HP had a metal case. Windows 8 on a non-touch screen is not ideal and takes time to get used to. The only real plus is the backlit keyboard. If I had it to do over, I would pay the extra $$ and by another HP.Want Sony VAIO E14 Series SVE14126CXW 14-Inch Laptop (White) Discount?
I was very excited to receive this item despite the negative reviews I read from other customers such as the keyboard was not in place that I have to press it down to fit in keyboard space. This is exactly how the item came. The packaging was not protected well. I tried it for one day after I recieved the item and noticed that it stopped charging at 80%.I thought it was nothing but this problem persisted. I have been a customer of Amazon for two years and this is the second item that I found defective. Then I tried the Internet explorer. It is not allowing me to view my usual webpages such as my school which has blackboard. Maybe it is Windows 8 or a block somewhere that I could not figure. Otherwise, the item must have been good to keep.Amazon is good on returns I heard. So I mailed back my Sony laptop to Amazon and it is on its way now hoping I get a full refund.
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Laptop (OLD VERSION)
This is an able computer, but the so called value additions that make this model $300 more expensive than the standard Macbook Pro 13 are hardly worth it. If you're thinking about buying this version of the 13 inch Macbook Pro, please consider taking a look at the standard Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop.The only difference between this $1499 MBP 13 and the $1199 MBP 13 are processor speed and hard drive space this MBP 13 has a 2.66ghz processor and 320 gb hard drive while the standard MBP 13 has a 2.4 ghz processor and 250 gb hard drive.
So you're paying $300 more (20% of the cost of the $1499 MBP 13 or 25% of the cost of the standard $1199 MBP 13) and getting only 70 gb more hard drive space and a processor faster by 266 mhz (Approximately 10%). Whether that's worth a $300 price difference over the standard MPB 13 is questionable.
Everything else is IDENTICAL in both MPB 13's Superdrive, backlit keyboard, multi-touch trackpad, screen (1280 x 800 resolution Glossy LED backlit screen), iSight camera, Nvidia Geforce 320m integrated graphics, speakers, amount of ram (4gb good for multitasking),number of ports(1 Firewire 800 port,2 USB 2.0 ports), SD Card slot, wireless capabilities (802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible, Bluetooth 2.1 and Gigabit Ethernet -10/100/1000). THE SAME EVERYTHING.
The software included is also the same OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and the iLife 09 suite of content creation tools. A 1 year warranty on parts and 90 day telephone technical support is also standard on both models
Let's consider a situation where you choose to buy the standard MBP 13 instead of this model. You'd save $300.
You could then put it towards purchasing a 500 gb hard drive (for approximately $80 on Amazon) and install it yourself. That's a bigger hard drive than the one included in this $1499 model. The installation instructions are included in the MBP 13 manual and it doesn't void the warranty. You'll need a Philips #00 screwdriver. Installation videos are also available online.
You'd also have $220 left with which,(if you decide to) you could buy Applecare or Squaretrade and protect your machine for 2 more years after the first year limited warranty runs out.
If you're interested in using your money optimally, do consider the standard Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop It's 99% identical in terms of hardware and capability in comparison to this $1499 MBP 13 and is in all aspects, a much better value for money buy.
Hope this helps!
I mentioned it in the video portion of the review, but the first step to purchasing a Mac is to determine if you are ready to make the leap from the world of the PCs. Personally, for my day-to-day use (and creating video reviews for Amazon.com) I love using Macs. They are very intuitive and importantlythey always seem to work. Rarely do programs randomly close down or does the computer just completely freeze.
Now that is out of the way why should you consider the 2.66GhZ MacBook Pro? Is it really worth the extra cost versus the Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop and the Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop? For me the answer was a (pretty) easy, yes. I love the increased speed in Video editing provided by the 4G of RAM (compared to the 2G on the standard Macbook) and the 2.66GHz Processor.
A run down of the things I like about this model
The display is awesome the LED screen is very crisp and uses less power.
Firewire port -
SD card reader it comes in more handy than you might expect
10 hours of battery life
The 4G of Ram helps with video processor and other memory intensive activities
Super Fast... programs open almost instantly.
I was able to load all of my old programs using Time Machine
Aluminum frame I had some issues with the plastic on our previous Macbook
Very lightweight
The wireless N card seems to work much faster than the N card on our older Mac ...in truth, it seems like it help to expand the range of the router Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Simultaneous Dual-Band) (MC340LL/A)
I really do like the backlit keyboard I know it seems like a minor thing, but we really do like it.
I do recommend purchasing the Apple Care. It is expensive but Apple customer service can not be matched.
Final VerdictWhile the Macbook Pros are more expensive than comparable laptops to me it does't make much of a difference the Macbook Pros are worth it. They work perfectly out of the box and offer great performance. I really couldn't be happier
5 Stars No Second Thoughts on this Purchase
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I programme a lot and use my laptop for both intensive work and sometimes for games too. It handles both supremely well and has a very crisp screen that's easy on the eyes. I got the 256 SSD harddisk and it's bloody quick! I changed over from my IBM thinkpad basically for the ascetics of the new macs (and the fact that I found out there are two programmable mouse buttons on it!)Battery life is around 4-5 hours with normal use I'd say. With careful and low level stuff, I think maybe 6-7 hours is possible doing reasonable things... If you do almost nothing but use a text editor with everything else off one may well get 10hrs out but I've never tried it.
I got the 13 inch because I prefer something portable and sleek, which the mbp certainly is! The only thing I have against it is that the resolution for the 13" is very low for a high end laptop these days and you can't fit as much information on one screen as I would like. Typically at work I have to plug in an external monitor (non-apple, which displays to the full capabilities of the screen without fault or hassle).
Otherwise the computer sometimes runs a little hot (though nowhere near as hot as my old ibm).
It is in summary a very good laptop the best I've ever owned. It also helps that it's thin and gorgeous.
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This is my first Mac ever, and I absolutely love it. The only downside is the high price, but this laptop is certainly worth the price you pay. The trackpad is amazing, and the aluminum unibody is so nice. The keyboard feels so good to type on, and the backlit keys look awesome. I won't get into the software too much, but Mac OSX is so user-friendly and the programs that come on it are fantastic.Want Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Laptop (OLD VERSION) Discount?
I'm in a small Production Company so we work with Mac's. My old Macbook Pro a 15" video card finally died was an issue with my model but lasted 3yrs of heavy use. Our Company owns several Macbook Pros and just recently bought the small 13" 2.4ghz to data manage footage from our RED cameras. After My MBP broke I started using the 13" for other tasks since it was just sitting there and was very surprised by how much I really liked the small form factor I was allowed to take it home for a weekend and liked it so much that I just ordered the 2.66ghz version to replace my downed machine.
Toshiba Satellite L635-S3100 13.3-Inch LED Laptop (Grey)
I bought this laptop last week and sent it right back. It's small enough, but quite bulky for a 13" laptop. The description on the Amazon page said it was less than 5", but that's really not the case. It's battery life was also quite short--just a little over 3 hours using eco-mode. It isn't that light either. I have a 16" Toshiba and the difference between the two in terms of weight seemed so minimal. Also, the back part of the laptop, where the battery is inserted is very noticeably bigger ('fatter') than the front. I was looking for a really lightweight one that I could bring around with me. The good thing about this Toshiba model of course is that it's got an optical (DVD) drive, the others from ACER and HP at this size don't. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to get an ACER 13" as I need a lightweight machine that's got 4-5 hours at least of juice. Toshiba's are generally of good quality, but this 13" one was just not for me. (I also wish Toshiba's would start making slim laptops again like the ones I had a couple years ago. Their new models tend to be on the 'fat' side. Decent price though--as I got the one (last week) for only $ 498. Sent it back to Amazon via UPS.
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After to have had a Toshiba Satellite from the 2005, I thought that I went to have the same experience when I bought another new one, but was not thus, from the beginning frisaba and after months in center of repair of Toshiba in my country, she hoped that she followed well, and after 5 months she returned to give problems me, at the moment is 2 monts old in repair center again. I believe that I will not risk to buy another Toshiba in my life.Fiasco!!! Fiasco!!!
Después de haber tenido una Toshiba Satelite desde el 2005, yo pensé que iba tener la misma experiencia cuando yo comprara otra nueva, pero no fue así, desde el principio se frisaba y después de unos meses en el centro de reparación de Toshiba en mi país, esperaba que siguiera bien, y después de 5 meses ella volvió a darme problemas, actualmente tiene 2 meses en centro de reparación otra vez. Creo que no me arriesgaré a comprar otra Toshiba en mi vida.
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My review title says it all the hard drive failed 9 months after purchase, and it was outside the warranty window for a hard drive replacement. It took $200 to repair it (I had it done at an authorized Toshiba repair shop, so could have done it for about half if I did it on my own). Considering this was a ~$500 computer, paying another $200 nine months later just to keep it running is unacceptable.Save 10% Off
ThinkPad R61 Notebook 2GHz 14.1" Widescreen
For some years, LENOVO was making notebook PCs for IBM. All ThinkPads had the IBM logo on them, plus LENOVO in smaller letters elsewhere.Since 2004, I have purchased nothing but reconditioned IBM/LENOVO machines and have always been most satisfied with them. This R61 is the first ThinkPad I've owned that doesn't include the IBM logo. I can see no difference in it layout or quality-wise from my IBMs of the past.
I prefer this brand because of its DURABILITY. I've heard that ThinkPads are often the choice of on-the-road businessmen. True or not, these are built to last.
The R61 has all the features I want, plus a few that don't interest me. (I never use the DVD burner, mini light, touch pad or fingerprint scanner.) Stereo sound is strong, plus there's an all important miniature headphone jack. Audio adjustments can be seen on-screen. The keyboard's white painted-on characters only wear off if you type with long fingernails, a lesson personally learned with previous notebooks. The processor is an Intel Centrino.
ThinkPads are ideal for heavy daily use. Mine is on at work from midnight to 7 am, and again in the afternoon from 2 to 5 pm or so. That's at least ten hours a day. Every one of my 4,100-plus AMMY reviews was written on a ThinkPad, and I'm a key pounder. The machines really hold up great.
I give this R61, hard tested now for over a year, my highest recommendation!
Apple MacBook MB402LL/A 13.3-inch Notebook (OLD VERSION)
This is the ultimate laptop! Whether you just got into the Mac world, or you have been using these awesome computers for years, this laptop will suit you! I'm just a normal college student with normal computer needs! This laptop flips every bill I could put up! Even down to upgrading, it excels! I put in 4 GB of RAM so quickly and so easily! No messy innards to remove, just slid out the battery and boom, there you go! I love it! Don't hesitate, if you're looking for an all-around amazing laptop! Just get a mac!
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I brought this computer for my daughter and it works like a charm. I gave it to my computer guy and he checked it out updated it and it's good to go. Thanks so much for being an honest seller and selling a great machine. My daughter loves it. All the bestMs Smith
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The MacBook was as advertised. It is clean with no blemishes.The only problem that I had was when I transferred from my older desk top, the folder that had the Office 2008 disappeared.Cecilba
Lenovo Essential B590 15.6" Business Notebook PC - 59359397
I had a 2 year old Toshiba with similar specs die on me, mother board...never again purchase one of those. Needed fast replacement. Work and existing computers all on windows 7. I want to keep them compatible and so far not a fan of Windows 8.Note: New laptop computer shows no indication of Win-7 OS, actually a Win 8 sticker, but it is installed. Also comes with Win 8 upgrade CD.
Ram could use a kick, but since its so cheap right now, that's easy and upgraded before first use.
I had 4GB laying around so started with that. Maybe 6 wouldn't hurt. This is my first Lenovo, a few differences. MBAM anti-malware thought the rapid boot was problematic. Added exe and registry to ignore and so far running great.
Good laptop for the price. Called regarding the OS. Excellent customer service.
i have purchased almost 200 lenovo/thinkpads since 2006. very disappointed in this model.
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These computers had a ton of updates that needed to be done which took several hours for them all to be installed correctly and they run quite a bit slower than expected/desired. Luckily we just use them mostly for the basic office stuff and email. They will work for low end users.Read Best Reviews of Lenovo Essential B590 15.6" Business Notebook PC - 59359397 Here
I think this was a Monday morning product. the screen froze up . I spent 3 hours trying to get the pc set up for me. finally gave up and sent it backWant Lenovo Essential B590 15.6" Business Notebook PC - 59359397 Discount?
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Fujitsu Lifebook LH532 i5-3210 Notebook
Fujitsu is not as well known as other Japanese manufacturers, such as Sony or Toshiba, but Fujitsu makes absolutely great notebook computers, and when you compare features to prices, you cannot beat Fujitsu for value. The Lifebook LH532 i5 has more and better features that the Sony Vaio, which costs $250-300 more. The quality is excellent and the 24/7 service is great.Fujitsu Lifebook LH532 i5-3210 Notebook
Seller experience: It was a bit confusing due to the fact that the seller sells products on both Amazon and Ebay. I wanted two of these units however one sold on eBay during my purchase of two. I had great feedback from the seller and we cancelled the order and I just had to reorder the one he had left. It was tedious but at least he is up front and honest.
Dell Inspiron 1440 Black PDC 2.0GHz/4GB/500GB/DVDRW/14.1"/WiFi/Vista Premium
My wife and I have been saving up for a laptop for quite some time. My wife is a teacher and wanted a personal laptop that she could use to work on lesson plans and report cards at home and at work.I could write a lengthy story about everything that went wrong with this laptop, but I'll just cover the main points.
The laptop we purchased was a refurb, and although we had our reservations, we were told the 1 yr warranty would cover all issues.
2 months after purchasing the laptop, the OS began to crash on a regular basis. We contacted support and they sent a new Hard drive to replace the faulty one. We were directed to a website with step-by-step instructions on how to replace the hard drive. We were not given an option to send in the laptop to have them replace the hard drive, we had to do it ourself. I was lucky that I had some computer building experience. I really couldn't see the average adult taking apart their laptop to fix this issue.
Less that 2 weeks after replacing the hard drive, the monitor started messing up. We contacted support again and were asked if we dropped or spilled anything on the monitor. The answer was no. My wife had finished school at this point, and the laptop had been sitting on our computer desk since the hard drive had been replaced. The only "wear and tear" came from opening the laptop and closing it back.
Our only options now are to send in the laptop to Dell and pay for PARTS + LABOR, or fix it myself. We were told "accidental damage" is not covered, despite the fact this is NOT accidental damage. This is a crappy, faulty laptop failing for the SECOND time in UNDER THREE MONTHS.
NEVER BUY FROM DELL!
The problem is fundamental: the design. The basic hardware and software is excellent. Unfortunately, the case is so low-quality that it's impossible to use effectively.
It's such a problem to type on that I'm actually writing this revew on another computer.
The light plastic of the case bends far too readily to even the slightest pressure, even when on a flat, hard surface. The result: the cursor goes off course, wrong letters and spaces are added, and immense time is lost getting to a good written product.
Regrettably, Dell's customer service is notoriously poor as well. So this computer will soon be replaced, far earlier than it should have been. I've got a lot of sunk costs in the Inspiron and it's time to bring them to an end. This has been a very expensive mistake, and prolonging it by using it longer would be a mistake (really, if the expense weren't so great, I'd have been wise to have junked it much, much earlier).
I'm inclined to go with an Apple. There are trade-offs with any computer, but their products are tremendously well-designed and assembled in my experience, and their service is much better.
What's more, having used an iPhone and studied Apple, my expectation is that they would not risk their reputation and brand by putting out a flawed product such as the Inspiron 1440. Frankly, I don't know what Dell was thinking on this one; big, big mistake that must be bringing harm daily to their reputation and brand value. The only other experience like this I've endured was a Compaq laptop, some years ago, that ended up in the trash bin after a few months.
Almost any computer will be such a relief after trying everything to make this Dell work, that I'll surely fall in love with it and be thankful for the productivity.
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I have used this computer for about 3 and half years now, and I have to say that it is still holding up quite well. The tasks I use for this computer are: typing essays and notes, running programs, such as STATA, for my classes, streaming movies, and going on line. I use this laptop every day, almost 5 to 8 hours a day, and I haven't had any problems yet. Yes, the design could be better, but it truly doesn't hinder the performance. So, I don't really agree with the reviews below. This is a useful and effective laptop.This was the second computer I purchased for college. (First one was an acer and just as bad). About 6 months after I got it, it wouldn't charge when it was plugged it. It took hours on the phone with dell customer service, but eventually (about a week of phone calls later) they decided to send someone out to fix it. The entire motherboard had to be replaced. A few months later, after I had allowed my warranty to expire, the hard drive broke! It refused to boot at all and I had to buy a new one. Now, almost a week after fixing that, the battery says it may be broken and is only holding about one hour of charge! I'm thinking dell manufactures these things so you have to keep repairing them one thing after another. WORST COMPUTER EVER!!Want Dell Inspiron 1440 Black PDC 2.0GHz/4GB/500GB/DVDRW/14.1"/WiFi/Vista Premium Discount?
I refuse to even give this POS a star. I bought this BRAND NEW last year for school. About 2 months after I got it, the screen would stay completely black after startup. NOTHING could get it to come on, no kind of booting or anything. So the first two times Dell had us uninstall and reinstall everything. It would never work. Then they sent us a hard drive. It continued to do the same crap. They proceeded to have us reinstall everything yet again. The only thing they offered to do was send a refurbished computer, which was BS because I paid for a BRAND NEW one and that one never worked to begin with. We had to take it to a place in town just to figure out what was wrong. The factory image settings on the computer was corrupted. So everytime we were reinstalling everything, it never fixed the problem. So about 10 months into this, we just settled with the refurbished computer since they refused to send a new one. Well guess what? Now I am having hard drive errors that I can't figure out. I am using a friend's computer, because mine can barely type a sentence without a huge 10 second lag. The customer service is awful. I will NEVER buy a Dell again. JUNK!